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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,481.20, 62,731.96 and 26,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,481.20, 62,731.96 and 26,622.08 is: 36,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,481.20 : 62,731.96 = 26,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,481.20/62,731.96 = 26,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,481.20x = 62,731.96 × 26,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,481.20x = 1,670,055,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,055,257.68/45,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,719.68

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